Pape Funeral Home
2308 Pershing Blvd, Clinton, IA, 52732
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“This Funeral Home has very friendly, helpful, and professional staff. They are also the most affordable out of the Funeral Homes in the area. They made everything beautiful and smooth. I highly recommend them.”
— Christine Machuca
“We worked with Pape for my grandfather's service 12 years ago and now my grandmothers service. I am very pleased with everything. My grandmas service was paid for years ago and Dave still had everything we needed on file and made it a very simplified process. He's very direct but empathetic. The service was beautiful and I really appreciated his hairdresser making my grandmas hair look stunning one last time. She had not had it done in years and I know she was looking down smiling about that. Dave was very communicative and helpful. Could not ask for more in such a difficult time. Thanks again!”
— Kelly McReynolds
“We have laid several family members to rest with Pape's Funeral Home and always had a great experience. I recently had services for my mother there and it was a very positive experience during a time of great loss. Brian the funeral home director is great to work with and overall seems like a great family run business, highly recommend! Thank you Pape's”
— Jason Dohse
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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